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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 421.46 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 421.46 and 126.98 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 421.46 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/421.46 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 421.46 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 53,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514.25/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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